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ICYMI: One Week After Signing the 2025-26 Budget, Governor Shapiro Highlights Investments in Agriculture, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Support for Child Care Workforce, and New Economic Development Wins Across Pennsylvania
November 21, 2025
“Over the last three years, Governor Shapiro has promised that he would continue to be committed to serving agriculture and to keep Pennsylvania’s top industry strong. That commitment was reflected […]
Creating Jobs in Central Pennsylvania: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $8 Million Investment from US Durum Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Create 25 New Jobs
November 19, 2025
The Commonwealth is investing $140,000 to support the leading couscous manufacturer’s expansion and relocation to the City of Harrisburg. Under Governor Josh Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania’s economy remains one of the […]
Governor Shapiro Secures Nearly $353 Million Investment from Eos Energy to Relocate Headquarters to Pittsburgh and Expand PA-Based Battery Manufacturing Operations in Allegheny County, Creating 735 New Jobs
October 21, 2025
The Commonwealth is investing $22 million in the zinc-based battery manufacturer to support its headquarters relocation to Pittsburgh’s North Shore and further grow its Western Pennsylvania manufacturing operations. Today’s announcement […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment Across 23 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure — Largest Single-Round Award in PENNVEST History
October 16, 2025
The funding will support 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across the Commonwealth to strengthen water systems and improve water quality for Pennsylvania communities. This funding round […]
Creating Jobs in Mercer County: Governor Shapiro Secures Nearly $8 Million Investment from Imperial Systems, Inc. to Expand Operations, Create at Least 47 New Jobs
October 15, 2025
The air filtration equipment manufacturer has acquired a third Pennsylvania location in Hadley to expand its production capabilities. The Commonwealth is investing over $1.8 million in the project, which will […]
Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, and PennDOT Secretary Carroll Join Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Open New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal, Marking a New Era of Travel and Tourism for Western Pennsylvania
October 14, 2025
The event marked Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)’s landmark $1.7 billion Terminal Modernization Program — creating a modern, sustainable, and passenger-focused 811,000-square-foot terminal that will streamline travel, showcase Western Pennsylvania’s art […]
Creating Jobs in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Governor Shapiro Secures $10.5 Million Investment from Mint-X to Relocate Manufacturing Operation from New York to Hazleton, Creating 101 Jobs in Luzerne County
October 7, 2025
The rodent-repellent trash bag manufacturer Mint-X is relocating from Queens, New York, to a larger facility in Hazleton to meet demand for its products.  Growing the manufacturing industry is a […]
Governor Shapiro’s Economic Development Strategy is Delivering Results: More Than $25 Billion in Private Investment, Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs, and the Largest Private Investment in Pennsylvania History
October 6, 2025
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration has made Pennsylvania more competitive, cut red tape, and attracted over $25.6 billion in private sector investment — creating more than 12,400 […]
Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Mark Major Progress in Historic Plan to Revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh with Targeted Investments to Make the City Cleaner and Safer
October 3, 2025
One year ago, Governor Shapiro united Pittsburgh’s private sector, corporate leaders, local nonprofits, and county and city government behind a concrete 10-year plan to build more housing, revitalize public spaces, […]
PA Gets It Done: Shapiro Administration Secures Multi-Million-Dollar Investment from Irish-based Kerry Group to Open Its First Manufacturing Facility in the Commonwealth, Create At Least 61 New Jobs in the Lehigh Valley
September 26, 2025
A global leader in science-backed sustainable nutrition for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets is transforming the Bethlehem manufacturing facility into a coffee roasting and extraction site, with plans to […]
Creating Jobs in Bucks County: Shapiro Administration Secures $4.1 Million Investment from Apozeal Pharmaceuticals Inc. to Expand, Create 70 New Jobs
September 10, 2025
The Bucks County-based pharmaceutical drug manufacturer, which is expanding its Levittown operation to meet product demand, will also retain 22 existing positions.  Since taking office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration […]
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed Internet
August 22, 2025
Following a seven-day public comment period that begins today, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program provisional selections will be submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) […]
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $6.3 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow, Create and Retain At Least 271 Jobs in Blair, Bucks, and Franklin Counties
August 6, 2025
In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $22,303,909 in low-interest loans that have resulted in $50,468,127 in private investment, the creation of 123 full-time jobs, and retention of […]
Governor Shapiro Visits Downtown Lewistown to Announce New Main Street Designation, Highlight Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Communities and Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
July 23, 2025
This new designation through the Main Street Matters program enables Downtown Lewistown, Inc. to apply for up to $225,000 in supportive grant funding. Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters […]
Getting Stuff Done for Potter County: What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Delivering to Reopen Key Fuel Stop Near Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, Investing in Tourism Economy and Boosting Small Businesses
July 21, 2025
“We are most grateful to Governor Shapiro for his keen awareness on the importance of this infrastructure…the focus of enhancing and expanding tourism is the lifeline to success of White […]
Final Application Round for $1.16 Billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding Now Open to Expand Affordable, High-Speed Internet Connections Across the Commonwealth
July 18, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to close the digital divide and connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority […]
Shapiro Administration, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Break Ground on Armstrong’s Fiber Optic Broadband Expansion in Butler County
July 16, 2025
Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. build-out will provide fiber optic internet service to more than 1,500 locations in Butler County Since day one, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration have been committed […]
Shapiro Administration Secures $2.4 Million Investment from Module Design Inc. to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 58 New Jobs in Allegheny County
July 11, 2025
Governor Shapiro and his Administration are competing for and winning business investments in Pennsylvania — including the recent $20 billion deal from Amazon that’s the largest private sector investment in […]
Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Economy
July 10, 2025
The company, which has developed a process to improve the efficiency of hydrogen storage and distribution, is building its first manufacturing facility in the Marcellus Energy Park in Lycoming County. […]
Creating Jobs in Westmoreland County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $13.6 Million Investment from Premier Automation to Expand its Manufacturing Operation and Create and Retain Jobs in Westmoreland County
June 12, 2025
The Commonwealth is investing more than $3 million to help the engineered solutions company, headquartered in Pennsylvania, expand into a 170,000-square-foot facility in Murrysville. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget […]
Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $27 Million to Help Prevent Homelessness for Pennsylvanians in 38 Counties
June 10, 2025
The HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) programs provide a broad range of services to those experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, and other challenges. Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to cutting […]
Governor Shapiro Visits the Space Institute at the University of Pittsburgh to Highlight Proposed Investments to Speed Up Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy and Connect Researchers with the Private Sector
May 28, 2025
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation program to further position the Commonwealth as an economic development and innovation leader. This […]
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $22.6 Million to Help Schools Across Pennsylvania Lower Electricity Costs and Create Jobs by Installing Solar Panels
May 20, 2025
Today’s Solar for Schools funding approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help Commonwealth schools install solar panels to lower energy costs and reduce carbon pollution — ensuring more resources […]
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